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Thank you for your interest in working for St Hugh’s. Choosing the right place to work is extremely important and we welcome applicants who are looking to join a school with a reputation for excellence in all that we do and a sense of community at our core. Working at St Hugh's means joining an enthusiastic, inspirational and talented team whose focus is on ensuring that our pupils find their talents, uphold our values and are prepared for life ahead.
Current vacancies are listed below.
Charlotte Glover, HR Officer
WORKING AT ST HUGH'S
St Hugh's is a highly regarded co-educational day and boarding prep school with 350 pupils between the ages of 3 and 13. We are situated on a beautiful green campus of 40 acres in the South Oxfordshire countryside, only 25 minutes from Central Oxford. At St Hugh's we aim to give all our children academic and pastoral excellence in a friendly environment in which each child can discover what they are good at and, therefore, thrive and gain confidence in themselves.
Successful candidates will be welcomed into an enthusiastic, collaborative, and hard-working team of staff. We offer excellent benefits, including a competitive salary on our own salary scale with scope for progression, an outstanding working environment in our beautiful estate with easy access to transport links and being part of our vibrant and supportive community.
The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and all appointments are subject to a satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check (including a check against the Children’s Barred List), and other pre-employment screening including a check on the Secretary of State list of prohibited staff.
LOWER KEY STAGE 2 TEACHER (MIDDLE SCHOOL)
Start Date: Autumn 2024
Salary: According to experience
Job Description: HERE
Application Form: HERE
Closing Date: 10am Wednesday, 1st May 2024
Are you looking for your first teaching role or is it time for a change and a new challenge at one? If you can answer yes to either of these questions, then working at ‘the UK’s Best Prep School 2024’, St Hugh’s, is definitely the right choice for you. The school offers excellent benefits including a competitive salary on our own salary scale with scope for progression, an outstanding working environment in our beautiful estate with easy access to transport links and being part of the vibrant and supportive community of the highly regarded St Hugh's School. We also offer free meals, a discount on school fees and the use of our sporting and gym facilities.
Full details of our staff benefits and recruitment procedures, including an application form, can be found on our School recruitment page at https://www.st-hughs.co.uk/news/staff-vacancies
To apply, please send a fully completed application form to recruitment@st-hughs.co.uk. This should include a supporting statement outlining the extent to which you meet our requirements as set out in the job description and person specification together with two referees, one of which should be a current or most recent employer. References may be taken up before interview. Online social media checks will be completed on shortlisted candidates prior to interview as part of the KCSIE guidance.
Applications will be considered on receipt and should arrive no later than 10.00am on Wednesday 1st May 2024. Interviews will take place at St Hugh’s in the week of the 6th of May 2024. We reserve the right to interview at any point during the recruitment process so early applications are encouraged.
GRADUATE SPORTS & BOARDING ASSISTANT ROLE
Start Date: September 2024
Salary: Our own pay scale
Job Description: HERE
Application Form: HERE
Closing Date: midday on Friday 10th May 2024
This is an exciting opportunity for a recent university graduate who is interested in developing a career in teaching sport in an environment which encourages “sports for all”. This ethos ensures that all our pupils are given the opportunity to take part in a broad range of sports and to develop to their maximum potential whilst ensuring high standards are met. We have an extensive fixture list both locally and in national competitions. Our sporting facilities are first class, with acres of playing fields, cricket nets, Astro turf, five netball courts, a full-sized sports hall and an indoor swimming pool. The role will also provide essential support in boarding.
The role would also suit a candidate who is interested in working in boarding community as part of a residential team of tutors to support the pastoral and academic needs of boarders. To this end, the successful candidates would have extensive responsibility in the boarding house, working to provide a safe and stimulating environment for the children in our care. It would provide an excellent opportunity for whole-school experience.
This role is offered on a one-year fixed term contract. Subject to successful completion of probation in the first year and if we have an appropriate vacancy into the future, there may be an opportunity for this to be extended. We may also be open to discussions about supporting candidates through a teaching qualification in a second year at St Hugh’s.
This is a live-in role and free accommodation is provided in a flat, shared with one other Graduate Sports and Boarding Assistant. All meals will be provided during school term-time.
Full details of our staff benefits and recruitment procedures, including an application form, can be found on our School recruitment page at http://st-hughs.co.uk/Staff-Vacancies
To apply, please send a fully completed application form to recruitment@st-hughs.co.uk. This should include a supporting statement outlining the extent to which you meet our requirements as set out in the job description and person specification together with two referees, one of which should be a current or most recent employer. References may be taken up before interview. Online social media checks will be completed on shortlisted candidates prior to interview as part of the KCSIE guidance.
Applications will be considered on receipt and should arrive no later than midday on Friday 10th May 2024. Interviews will take place on Friday 17th May 2024. We reserve the right to interview at any point during the recruitment process so early applications are encouraged.
RESIDENT ASSISTANT HOUSE PARENT
Start Date: April 2024
Salary: According to experience
Job Description: HERE
Application Form: HERE
St Hugh’s School is seeking a full time resident Assistant Houseparent to join our boarding community.
Boarding at St Hugh’s is in excellent health with a mixture of weekly (Monday to Saturday am) and flexi, UK based boarders filling the 65 beds in the house.
The role of Assistant Houseparent at St Hugh’s is purely pastoral, underpinning the provision of outstanding welfare support for pupils in the House, and the successful candidate will work as assistant to the House Parents in a busy flexi/weekly preparatory boarding house. The key responsibilities of the role are as follows:
- Primarily, the Assistant Houseparent will provide direct support to pupils and staff, assisting with managing all aspects of the health, welfare and pastoral care of pupils, adhering to relevant school policies at all times;
- Secondly, the Assistant Houseparent will provide support for the House Parents with a wide range of administrative duties relating to pupils and their parents;
- Thirdly, the Assistant Houseparent will work closely with the operational management team to ensure that the House catering, cleaning and laundry teams maintain standards, in accordance with School policy and operating specifications.
The duties of the role will be wide and varied, but it is essential for the Assistant Houseparent to be able to demonstrate an empathy with and understanding of young people, a sense of humour and a genuine concern for the pupils' well-being and active involvement in their personal development. They will be required to positively encourage the pupils in their interests and activities, and to develop a professional and friendly relationship with them. The Assistant Houseparent will also provide support in the maintenance of morale, standards and the efficient operation of the Boarding House.
Our ideal candidate will have experience of working with children aged 6-13 years old and relevant qualifications in medical or welfare related roles would be desirable. Excellent interpersonal, problem solving and organisational skills are also essential, as is the ability to work flexibly, maintaining a focus on quality at all times.
While the role would suit a current Assistant Houseparent, we are keen to attract applicants whose experience will not, as yet, cover all aspects of the role. We will provide training and 1:1 mentoring to support the development of the skills needed.
Please note: this is a non-academic position and there is no teaching timetable available, or likely to become attached to this post.
We offer excellent benefits, including a competitive salary on our own salary scale with scope for progression, free accommodation in the Assistant Houseparents’ flat (double bedroom, ensuite, kitchen, lounge/diner), all meals when boarders are on site, an outstanding working environment in our beautiful estate with easy access to transport links and being part of our vibrant and supportive community.
To apply, please complete and return the fully completed application form to recruitment@st-hughs.co.uk. This should include a supporting statement outlining the extent to which you meet our requirements as set out in the job description and person specification together, and details of two referees, one of which should be a current or most recent employer. References may be taken up before interview. Online social media checks will be completed on shortlisted candidates prior to interview as part of the KCSIE guidance.
Applications will be considered on receipt and should arrive no later than 10.00am on Friday 2nd February 2024. We reserve the right to interview at any point during the recruitment process so early applications are encouraged.
PART TIME MINIBUS DRIVERS
Start Date: Summer term 2024
Salary: £13 per hour
Job Description: HERE
Application Form: HERE
We are recruiting for minibus drivers to transport our pupils from their homes in villages in Oxfordshire into St Hugh’s in Carswell each day and home at the end of the day.
We have three roles currently available covering three different routes for the morning pick up to be at St Hugh’s in time for the start of the school day and at the end of the day to take the pupils home.
Exact hours will be dependent on the route and will be discussed at interview but as a guide will be mornings - 6.45am to 8.15am and evenings 5.15pm to 6.30pm Monday to Friday inclusive.
We can offer £13.00 per hour, a friendly and welcoming team to work with and term-time only working (approx. 34 weeks per year).
To apply, please complete and return the application form which can be found HERE to recruitment@st-hughs.co.uk. This should include a supporting statement outlining the extent to which you meet our requirements as set out in the job description and person specification, and details of two referees, one of which should be a current or most recent employer. References and online social media checks will be carried out on shortlisted candidates prior to interview as part of KCSIE guidance. If you are unable to work all the hours above, please indicate on your application form the hours that you are available to work as we may be able to accommodate a different working pattern.
SITE AND BUILDING MAINTENANCE FACILITIES OFFICER / HANDY-PERSON
Full Time, permanent
Start Date: As soon as possible
Salary: £25,000 to £28,000 per annum depending on experience
Job description: HERE
Application form: HERE
We welcome applications from enthusiastic and committed Site and Building Maintenance Facilities Officer/Handyperson who has good general DIY skills, excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Working as the Site and Building Maintenance Facilities Officer/Handyperson you will work flexibly providing clean, safe, well maintained and appropriately prepared facilities for users of the St Hugh’s school and grounds.
As the Site and Building Maintenance Facilities Officer/Handyperson you will be happy to work in all weathers, indoors and outdoors.
To apply, please complete and return the fully completed application form HERE to recruitment@st-hughs.co.uk. This should include a supporting statement outlining the extent to which you meet our requirements as set out in the job description and person specification together, and details of two referees, one of which should be a current or most recent employer. References and online social media checks will be completed on shortlisted candidates prior to interview.
We reserve the right to interview at any point during the recruitment process so early applications are encouraged.
SWIM SCHOOL VACANCIES
SWIM TEACHERS
We are looking for Level 2 qualified swimming teachers to work in the wonderful pool facility at St Hugh’s.
Whilst the swim school operates on the following days and times (during term time on a weekly basis ) we are specifically looking for teachers available on Tuesdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
Monday: 15:45 – 18:50
Tuesday: 17:35 – 19:35 (From Sept 24)
Wednesday: 15:45 – 18:50
Thursday: 19:00 – 21:00
Friday: 15:45 – 18:20
Saturday: 10:00 - 13:00
Sunday: 13:30 – 16:30
There is also the potential for additional work over the holiday periods as well as during school term time depending on demand. We also offer the option for you to hire the pool on Sunday mornings 08:30 – 12:30 or Thursday evenings 19:00 – 21:00 and bring your own clients for 1:1 lessons (subject to availability).
All candidates must have a valid Level 2 swimming teacher qualification and previous experience of teaching, along with up-to-date public liability insurance. The salary will be £25 per hour on a self-employed basis or £20 per hour on a contract.
Not a qualified swimming teacher but looking to become one? St Hugh’s School are running a combined level 1 and 2 swimming teachers course in partnership with the Institute of swimming starting in March 23. To find out more visit - Combined SEQ Level 1 Swimming Assistant (Teaching) and Level 2 Teaching Swimming - Blended Learning
For further information, please read the job description. To apply for the position, please email a fully completed application form to Charlotte Glover gloverc@st-hughs.co.uk. References may be taken up before interview.
Shortlisted candidates will be invited for interview and will be subject to the full safer recruitment process. Applications will be considered on receipt. We reserve the right to interview at any point during the recruitment process so early applications are encouraged.